Finding Work as a Copywriter
There are many ways to find work as a copywriter. This article will cover a couple different methods to finding that work.
Subscribing to an online freelance marketplace is the easiest way to locate projects. There are many different online freelance marketplaces. Here are the three best sites: www.guru.com, www.elance.com, and www.findafreelancer.com. Guru.com is the biggest online marketplace. Findafreelancer.com is a European version of the other two and is smaller than them as well, but its still very helpful. These websites have search agents which will e-mail jobs to you based upon search criteria you give them. These sites charge a subscription fee, but are a great investment. They give you access to jobs you usually can’t find.
Making personal contacts is another effective method to finding copywriting work. This requires you to be creative and sell yourself. Many companies looking for a copywriter do not go to the Internet first. They may prefer local contacts and sources because they like to meet them in person. This can be used to your advantage. Look into joining local civic groups and your Chamber of Commerce. Make business cards and prepare a short spiel about who you are and what you do. This way people will easily remember you when they need work. But do not directly sell yourself, but rather just let them know what you do. You want to allow them to come to you. People are more willing to hire you if they feel they aren’t receiving a sales pitch but working with a person they actually know. People are especially more likely to hire you over a person they don’t know on the Internet.
Having a website is key. Many copywriters and professionals fail to have a website, which can give you a competitive edge. If you index your site, then people looking for a copywriter can find it. Then they can examine your past work and decide if they want to hire you. This way you do not have to e-mail them anything; if they’re interested they will contact you.
Creative thinking is the key to finding work as a copywriter. If you establish yourself well and follow these techniques, then you will find more than enough work.
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